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Major hazard facility guidelines

  1. Introduction to the guidelines
  2. Notification and classification
  3. Systematic risk assessment
  4. Emergency plans and procedures
  5. Education and training
  6. Safety management systems
  7. Community consultation
  8. Modifications
  9. Major accidents and near misses
  10. Safety report

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Introduction

The following guidelines have been prepared to assist occupiers in meeting their obligations under Part 4 of the Dangerous Goods Safety Management Act 2001

A - Introduction to the guidelines (May 2002)

These guidelines describe the general intent of the Act, introduce other guidelines available and give a brief insight into the safety report process and the associated review process. Download guideline (PDF, 605 kB).

B - Notification and classification (May 2002)

Where a possible MHF has a quantity of hazardous material greater than the amounts prescribed in Schedule 2 of the Dangerous Goods Safety Management Regulation 2001 (DGSM Regulation), this guideline details the notification process and describes the classification procedure undertaken by the regulatory authority. Download guideline (PDF, 408 kB).

C - Systematic risk assessment (November 2008)

This guideline provides guidance on the completion of the systematic risk assessment. Hazard identification and risk assessment techniques are discussed and the concept of risk being 'as low as reasonably practicable' is introduced. Download guideline (PDF, 924 kB).

D - Emergency plans and procedures (May 2002)

This guideline discusses the content of emergency plans along with consultation and review processes, the provision of information and response to a hazardous materials emergency. Download guideline (PDF, 638 kB).

E - Education and training (May 2002)

This guideline discusses the requirement for employees to have the appropriate standard of competency to safely carry out their duties along with details on how to maintain those standards. Download guideline (PDF, 650 kB).

F - Safety management systems (May 2002)

This guideline provides guidance on the content and structure of an occupier's safety management systems, addressing key features such as framework, commitment and leadership, planning, implementation, monitoring, measurement and evaluation and auditing and review. Download guideline (PDF, 991 kB).

G - Community consultation (May 2002)

This guideline details the community consultation process required by the Act. The methods for identifying the consultation area and who to consult are explained with details of the content of the information to be provided to the community. The Community Consultation and Communication Guidelines provide further details on consultation methodologies. Download guideline (PDF, 773 kB).

H - Modifications (May 2002)

This guideline provides information on the management of modifications at a major hazard facility with respect to the occupier's obligations under the DGSM Act. Download guideline (PDF, 632 kB).

I - Major accidents and near misses (May 2002)

This guideline explains what constitutes a major accident or near miss and the notification process required to be followed. The processes of investigation, reporting and consultation are also discussed. Download guideline (PDF, 612 kB).

J - Safety report (November 2008)

This guideline provides guidance on the content and structure of an occupier's safety report. Download guideline (PDF, 252 kB).